District News, April 8 2022
News from Gigha
Pictured from left are former cabinet secretary Mike Russell, Kathryn MacBrayne (development manager at HIE), Morag Goodfellow (area manager for Argyll and the Islands HIE, Ian Wilson (IGHT Chair). Photograph: Kenny Craig.
Keith Wilson from Heather Lea took this stunning image at a remote spot on the Gigha coast
The Gateway to Gigha project has been awarded £593,000 to improve the paths network for residents and visitors.
The Great Storm Cat of the sea was sent to sleep by a lovely lullaby sung by Mowzer.
Polly, who passed away in May 1991, eventually married Malcolm McSporran on the neighbouring farm, Drumeonmore.
Alastair Redman said: ‘The Isle of Gigha must not be treated like a backwater.’
Nearly one hundred exhibits were shown at the village hall event last Saturday judged by Joe Teale, Ardminish Stores and June Watson from Stirling.
The Scottish Salmon Company (SSC) has been shortlisted for its ongoing achievements in export and sustainability.
The bill states that Scottish ministers must prepare a national islands plan.